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Danielle Esparza

Satanta,KS

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric and general patient healthcare experience seeking CNA potion. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Photographer

Self-employed
Satanta, KS
01.2019 - Current
  • Planned and prepared for on-location shoots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Windsor Place At Home Care
Sublette, Kansas
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped clients shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.

Health Information Clerk

St. Catherine's Hospital
Garden City, Kansas
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Used electronic health record system to scan, index and input documents.
  • Processed records efficiently and oversaw timely project completion.
  • Copied medical records and performed various clerical tasks as required.
  • Used variety of indices, classification systems and storage retrieval systems to organize medical records.
  • Located, retrieved, sent and scanned medical record data.
  • Reviewed medical records and data after locating, retrieving and sending it to appropriate places.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.

Direct Support Specialist

Summit Rescare
Garden City, Kansas
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Assistant Manager

U-Pump IT
Sublette , Kansas
08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Ran cash register

POG Team Member

Target
Cypress, Texas
04.2013 - 08.2013
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
  • Lifted, stacked and transported boxes using hard cart.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Reset shelves for new inventory and layouts.

CNA

Total Medical Personnel Staffing
Tulsa, Oklahoma
10.2012 - 04.2013
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.

CNA

Satanta Long Term Care Unit
Satanta, KS
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

CNA

Hi Plains Retirement Village
Lakin, Kansas
03.2011 - 08.2011
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Trained new CNA employees

Education

Texas Nurse Aid - CNA

Texas
Houston, TX
07.2016

High School Diploma -

Sublette High School
Sublette, KS
05.2014

CNA -

Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
03.2011

Skills

  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Needs Determination
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Linen Replacements
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Windsor Place At Home Care
07.2021 - 12.2021

Professional Photographer

Self-employed
01.2019 - Current

Health Information Clerk

St. Catherine's Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2015

Direct Support Specialist

Summit Rescare
01.2014 - 06.2014

Assistant Manager

U-Pump IT
08.2013 - 01.2014

POG Team Member

Target
04.2013 - 08.2013

CNA

Total Medical Personnel Staffing
10.2012 - 04.2013

CNA

Satanta Long Term Care Unit
08.2011 - 01.2012

CNA

Hi Plains Retirement Village
03.2011 - 08.2011

Texas Nurse Aid - CNA

Texas

High School Diploma -

Sublette High School

CNA -

Garden City Community College
Danielle Esparza